- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minot, ND
Perkett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perkett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381303000447
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perkett Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Perkett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perkett Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Perkett Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 381303000447 · Minot, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 15.8:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Perkett Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Perkett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school 394
Perkett Elementary School
394 students
What this shows Perkett Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perkett Elementary School compares
Perkett Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 32% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Perkett Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perkett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perkett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Minot
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
John Hoeven Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
South Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perkett Elementary School
How many students attend Perkett Elementary School?
Perkett Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkett Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perkett Elementary School?
19.3% of students at Perkett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perkett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perkett Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perkett Elementary School?
Perkett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perkett Elementary School rank among schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Perkett Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Perkett Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.